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Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees & Diplomas] at the University of Johannesburg | 2017/18 FACULTY OF EDUCATION 2020 Postgraduate Programmes Degrees & Diplomas 1
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the University of Johannesburg | 2020 | FACULTY OF EDUCATION INDEX – POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES The University reserves the right, at any time, should circumstance dictate, to make changes to, or withdraw any of the opportunities on offer. ADVANCED DIPLOMAS MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES (CONTACT PROGRAMMES ONLY) Advanced Diploma in Education in Remedial Education Master of Education - Full dissertation Advanced Diploma in School Leadership and Management Master of Education: Course work and minor dissertation Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) /Advanced Diploma in Teaching Master of Education in Educational Psychology Master of Education in Educational Management POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive Education MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES (ONLINE PROGRAMMES ONLY) Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Master of Education in Information and Communication Technology Education Postgraduate Diploma in Research Supervision Master of Education in Educational Management HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMES DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES Doctor of Education – DEd (Educational Psychology) BEd Honours in Education in Language, Literacies and Literature Doctor of Philosophy (Education): PhD BEd Honours in Education in Leadership and Management BEd Honours in STEM Education BEd Honours in Curriculum Studies BEd Honours in Childhood Education BEd Honours in Educational Psychology 2
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the University of Johannesburg | 2020 | FACULTY OF EDUCATION ADVANCED DIPLOMAS ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION IN REMEDIAL EDUCATION of practice and to contribute to improving the quality of delivery of education The purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Remedial Education is to deliver across the school system. Among the students who enrol for the ADE will be professionally qualified remedial teachers and learning support specialists who School Management Teams (SMT’s) from Post level 2 and above. The ADE will can work in either inclusive mainstream classrooms or specialised schools. This enable school leaders to develop professional skills, knowledge and attitudes is done by providing teachers with integrated theoretical knowledge, practical that are necessary to become highly competent school managers and leaders. skills, specialised competence and experience of evidence-based practices The ADE will promote personal and professional growth; enable students to around the pedagogy and didactics of remedial education for learners assume leadership and management roles in the education sector; enhance experiencing Specific Learning Disorders. students’ marketability and employability as leaders and managers; and enable students to have access to further education and training. Students Admission requirements who complete the ADE will benefit society by extending their critical thinking To gain admission into the Advanced Diploma in Education in Remedial and problem solving skills to their various workplaces, in building visionary Education a potential student should possess one of the following educational communities. qualifications Admission requirements • A four year Bachelor of Education degree Criteria for access to the programme will be as follows: • A general NQF level 6 first degree or diploma, plus a 120C level 7 Advanced • Priority will be given to serving or aspirant principals who meet the criteria Diploma in Teaching below as well as to SMT members wishing to enrol as a group/team in order – A former 120C level 6 Postgraduate Certificate in Education to develop a community of practice in school leadership. – A former Higher Diploma in Education (Undergraduate) • Candidates should have a formal professional teacher qualification at REQV • A former Further Diploma in Education level 14 or above. • A former Advanced Certificate in Education (120C level 6) • Candidates should have at least 3 years teaching experience. • An Advanced Certificate in Teaching • Candidates should be employed at Post Level 2 and above. (However, in • A former three-year College of Education Diploma or A National exceptional cases a candidate with Post Level 1 and related experience and Professional Diploma in Education (NPDE) (360C at level 5) followed by an competence could be considered.) Advanced Certificate in Teaching • Preferably, the principal and/or School Governing Body should endorse all Additional selection criteria applications. In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined above, • In order to meet the systemic objective of 50% of school principals being prospective students could undergo a selection process, including personal female, at least 50% of candidates for the Adv.Dip (SLM) programme should interviews and testing. be female. • If the applicant’s immediate accounting officer refuses to endorse the ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND application, the applicant has the right to appeal such refusal with the MANAGEMENT appropriate/relevant accounting officer in the system. The ADE in School Leadership and Management aims to empower and enable Priority will be given to serving or aspirant principals or head teachers who school leaders to develop the skills, knowledge and values needed to lead and meet the criteria as well as to SMT members wishing to enrol as a group/team manage schools effectively and efficiently, to work together in communities in order to develop a community of practice in school leadership. Candidates 3
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the University of Johannesburg | 2020 | should have a formal professional qualification at REQV level 14 or above. NOTE: PGCE (Senior Phase & FET Teaching) consists of three one-year modules Candidates should have at least 3 years teaching experience. Candidates with the following options: should be employed at Post Level 2 and above. Exceptional cases on Post level • Education and Teaching Studies 1 and related experience will be considered. In order to meet the systemic • Teaching Methodology and Practicum A in Senior Phase objective of 50% of school principals being female, at least 50% of candidates for the ADE (SLM) programme should be female • Teaching Methodology and Practicum B in FET Phase Teaching The latter two modules focus on student’s Pedagogical Content Knowledge POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (PGCE) /ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN TEACHING Students should have sufficient knowledge of the disciplines underpinning the specific teaching specialisations (subjects) to teach that particular school Though this is noted as a postgraduate qualification it still forms part of the subject. All methodologies listed are offered subject to a minimum of 10 initial preparation for teachers, thus listed in this undergraduate prospectus. student registrations. There are two options to choose from as listed below. The PGCE is offered over two years for part time study and one year for full time study. PGCE (Further Education and Training Teaching) POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS Admission requirements: POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION A first degree on level 7 with a minimum of 360 credits with two school related Admission Requirements: subjects, one on second year level and one on third year level. Assessment of • A four year BEd degree OR prior learning could also lead to entry or an advanced credit standing. • A three year general Bachelor’s Degree capped by a PGCE or a level 7 NOTE: The Postgraduate Certificate in Further Education and Training Advanced Diploma in Education in a cognate specialisation OR Teaching consists of this one-year module: • A former four year professional B Prim Ed, B Sec Ed, BA Ed teaching degree • Education and Teaching Studies plus specialisation in two Teaching OR Methodology and Practicum modules in FET Teaching. • A former postgraduate professional teaching qualification such as the HDE(PG) or University Education Diploma (UED) Students should have sufficient knowledge of the disciplines underpinning the specific teaching specialisations (subjects) to teach that particular school In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined above, subject. All methodologies listed are offered subject to a minimum of 10 prospective students may undergo a selection process, including written student registrations. submissions regarding work experience and motivation for entry into the programme. Students should have excellent general computer skills and reliable access to the internet. PGCE (Senior Phase & Further Education and Training Teaching) POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HIGHER EDUCATION Admission requirements: Admission Requirements: A first degree on level 7 with a minimum of 360 credits with two school related subjects, one on third year level and one on first year level. An approved At least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and currently be engaged in National Diploma on level 6 with a minimum of 360 credits from an accredited teaching and learning in a higher education/FET institution or have had higher institution with two school related subjects, one on second year level a minimum of one year’s experience in such an institution at the time and one on third year level. Assessment of prior learning could also lead to of registration OR entry or an advanced credit standing. a general NQF level 6 first degree or diploma, plus a 120C NQF level 7 Advanced Diploma in Teaching/ Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and currently be engaged in teaching and learning in a higher education/FET institution or have had a minimum of one year’s experience in such an institution at the time of registration. 4
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the University of Johannesburg | 2020 | Additional selection criteria An average of 65% for the previous degree is required to be allowed into BEd HONOURS IN EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT the programme.In addition to the minimum admission requirements as Admission requirements: outlined above, prospective students may undergo a selection process, To gain admission into the BEd Honours in Education Leadership and including personal interviews and testing. Management a potential student should possess: POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RESEARCH SUPERVISION • A four year professional teaching degree OR Admission requirements • An appropriate Bachelor’s degree and a recognised professional teaching qualification OR To gain admission into the Postgraduate Diploma in Research Supervision a potential student should possess • A four year professional teaching qualification (s) as well as an Advanced Diploma in a cognate sub-field of Education a) at least a Master’s degree or equivalent (at NQF level 9) AND An average of 65% for the previous degree is required to be allowed into the b) have a minimum of two years’ experience of at least honours-level programme. Students who apply for this degree may undergo a selection research supervision and assessment at the time of registration, OR have process which includes personal interviews, panel interviews and written commensurate appropriate Higher Education experience such as a PhD. submissions. Additional selection criteria BEd HONOURS IN STEM EDUCATION Prospective students should provide: BEd Honours with endorsements in Science Education/in Technology (a) a written submission outlining work experience; and Education/in ICT Innovation in Education/in Mathematics Education (STEM (b) motivation for entry into the programme. Education) Admission Requirements To gain admission into the BEd Honours in STEM Education a potential student HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMES should possess: A four-year Bachelor of Education degree with Education and BEd HONOURS IN EDUCATION LANGUAGE, LITERACIES AND Mathematics/Science/Technology as majors LITERATURE OR A general NQF level 7 first degree with Mathematics/Science/Technology Admission requirements: as major plus a 120 credits NQF level 7 Advanced Diploma in Education To gain admission into the BEd Honours in Education in Language Literacies OR In the case of ICT Innovation in Education a student should possess a and Literature a potential student should possess: general NQF level 7 first degree as major plus a 120 credits NQF level 7 • A four year Bachelor of Education degree with English/Linguistics ( or Advanced Diploma in Education in any subject offered in the school curriculum related modules) as majors OR OR A four-year professional teaching qualification (s) as well as and Advanced • A general NQF level 7 first degree with English as major plus a 120c NQF Diploma in a cognate sub-field of Education level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Education Additional Selection Criteria In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined above, An average of 65% for the previous degree is required to be allowed into the prospective students who apply for this degree may undergo a selection programme. process. The selection process may include personal interviews, panel Additionally, students should provide proof relevant academic competence in interviews and written submissions and will take the following into account: the following subject/modules: previous academic achievement, personal skills, interpersonal skills, and the • For Mathematics Education – A minimum of 60% in Mathematics/ Applied potential to develop the necessary academic reading and writing skills to Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy (or equivalent) at a second year level to become a good researcher of language, literacy and literature in education. The qualify for the Mathematics Education endorsement ability to engage critically with core issues is highly recommended. An average of 65% for the previous degree is required to be allowed into the programme. 5
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the University of Johannesburg | 2020 | • For Science Education – A minimum of 60% in Chemistry / Physics/Applied Additional selection criteria Mathematics (or equivalent) at a second year level to qualify for the An average of 65% for the previous degree is required to be allowed into the Science Education endorsement (Physical Sciences) · A minimum of 60% in programme. In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined two of the following subjects Zoology, Botany, Human Anatomy, Human above, prospective students who apply for this degree will undergo a selection Physiology, Molecular Biology (e.g. Biochemistry and Microbiology), and process. The selection process may include personal interviews, panel Biotechnology (or equivalent) to qualify for the Science endorsement (Life interviews and written submissions and will take the following into account: Sciences). previous academic achievement, personal skills, interpersonal skills, and the • For Technology Education – A minimum of 60% in a Technology related potential to develop the necessary academic reading and writing skills to major at a second year level to qualify for the Technology Education become a good researcher of childhood education. endorsement BEd HONOURS IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY • For ICT Innovation in Education – None Admission requirements: BEd HONOURS IN CURRICULUM STUDIES To gain admission into the BEd Honours in Educational Psychology, a potential Admission requirements: student should possess: To gain admission into the BEd Honours in Curriculum Studies a potential • A four-year Bachelor of Education degree with Education and Psychology as student should possess: a major OR • A four-year Bachelor of Education degree OR • A general NQF level 7 first degree with Psychology as major plus a • A general NQF level 7 first degree plus a 120C NQF level 7 Advanced Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Diploma in Teaching/ Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) OR • The programme requires the applicant to have Psychology and Education 1, • A four-year professional teaching qualification (s) as well as an Advanced 2, and 3 in their BEd programme with an average of 65% for both modules Diploma in a cognate sub-field of Education OR An average of 65% for the previous degree is required to be allowed into the • Psychology 1,2, and 3 with an average of 65% in another degree and a PGCE programme. In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined with an average of 65%. above, prospective students who apply for this degree will undergo a selection process. The selection process may include personal interviews, panel Additional information interviews and written submissions and will take the following into account: previous academic achievement, personal skills, interpersonal skills, the • The qualification is offered on a full-time basis over one year ability to work in a team and the potential to develop critical and independent • Classes are offered once a week in the afternoon and are compulsory thinking on educational issues and problems. • Working students are allowed to register only if they can attend classes BEd HONOURS IN CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (15:00 - 18:00 Mondays) Admission requirements: To gain admission into the BEd Honours in Childhood Education a potential student should possess: PLEASE NOTE: Students who opt for part-time studies do not qualify for the • A four-year Bachelor of Education degree with Education as a major OR UJ Honours bursary. Students may not take full time studies if they are employed. Only full time students qualify for the UJ Honours bursary. • A general NQF level 7 first degree with as major plus a 120C NQF level 7 Advanced Diploma in Teaching/Postgraduate Certificate in Education OR • A four-year professional teaching qualification (s) as well as and Advanced Diploma in a cognate sub-field of Education 6
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the University of Johannesburg | 2020 | MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES • Higher Education (CONTACT PROGRAMMES ONLY) • Learning Area Methodology MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE (MED) • Philosophy of Education Admission requirements: • Sociology of Education • Prospective candidates will have obtained a BEd Honours OR • Teacher Education • A suitable four-year professional bachelor’s degree plus a teachers’ • Environmental Education diploma/ teaching qualification and work experience in the proposed field • Values and Human Rights of specialisation. The Education knowledge of such candidates will be • Educational Management assessed by the Head of Department and the subject expert in the proposed • Inclusive Education field specialisation and a reading programme may be prescribed prior to following registration OR • Life and Career Orientation • A teacher’s diploma /teaching qualification, plus an appropriate honours • Psychology of Education degree and work experience in the proposed field of specialisation. The • Information and Communication Technology in Education (ICT) Education knowledge of such candidates will be assessed by the Head of • Mathematics Education Department and the subject expert in the proposed field of specialisation • Science Education and reading programme may be prescribed prior to registration. • Technology Education • For admission to the field of Philosophy of Education, prospective candidates will have obtained bachelor’s honours degree and work MASTER OF EDUCATION: COURSE WORK AND MINOR experience relevant to the proposed field of specialisation. The Education DISSERTATION knowledge of such candidates will be assessed by the Head of Department and the subject expert in the proposed field of specialisation and reading Students choose one of the following broad areas: programme may be prescribed prior to registration. • Curriculum Policy Evaluation Additional selection criteria: • Comparative and International Education • Academic performance: students need to have attained a minimum of • Inclusive Education 65% in their previous degree. If 65% was not attained prior learning and • Life and Career Orientation experience in the field may be taken into consideration. The Education • Teacher Education knowledge of such candidates will be assessed by the Head of Department and the subject expert in the proposed field of specialisation and a reading • Educational Linguistics programme may be prescribed prior to allowing registration. • Values and Human Rights in Education • Applicants’ proficiency to speak, read and write competently in the language • Adult Education of instruction will be assessed. • Higher Education MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE - FULL DISSERTATION • Environmental Education Topics related to the following broad areas may be investigated: • Mathematics and Science Education-Pipeline Management • Childhood Education for this code M5MSEQ • Adult Education • Mathematics Education • Curriculum Studies • Science Education • Educational Linguistics • Philosophy of Education 7
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the University of Johannesburg | 2020 | • Psychology of Education MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES • Information and Communication Technology in Education (ONLINE PROGRAMMES ONLY) • Language and Literacy in the Foundation Phase MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION • Methodology in the Foundation Phase TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION • Childhood Education in the Foundation Phase Admission requirements: • Numeracy in the Foundation Phase For the admission options as stated below, a 65% average in the preceding MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY NQF-level 8 qualification (or equivalent) is required for admission to the programme. Course work and minor-dissertation: A prospective student must hold a BEd Honours in Educational Psychology degree with an average of at least 65% • Prospective students will need to have obtained a previous qualification at plus either a BEd teaching degree or a PGCE. Honours in Psychology will be the “Honours” level of Education, or related discipline (e.g. Human Resource considered, provided the student completes at least three modules relevant to Development). Non-South African students need to apply to SAQA for the Master’s degree on a BEd honours level. verification of the equivalence of the entry qualification prior to applying for this programme OR Additional selection criteria: • Applying candidates must be in possession of a Level 8 qualification, i.e. a In addition, all prospective candidates will be subject to selection in which Bachelor of Education Honours degree or a level 8 professional Bachelor’s field-related experience in psychology, education, training and development degree or a relevant Honours degree. A Postgraduate Diploma in Education are considered. The application form for the selection procedure needs may be recognized in meeting the Level 9 cognate Master of Education to be submitted at the end of July of the year prior to the year of planned degree qualification programme, as long as it meets the HEQSF research registration. requirement of at least 30 credits. The disciplinary knowledge of such INTERNSHIP PREREQUISITES: candidates will be assessed by the programme coordinator and another Students are required to complete the minor-dissertation in the academic disciplinary expert in the field of specialisation, ICT in Education. A reading programme before commencing with internship. In order to register as an programme may be prescribed prior to allowing registration OR educational psychologist with the Health Professions Council, the candidate • Prospective candidates will have obtained an appropriate honours degree must, apart from having obtained the MEd (Educational Psychology) degree, and a teacher’s diploma/teaching qualification, plus work experience in the also complete an internship at an institution approved by the said Council. This field of specialisation, ICT in Education. The disciplinary knowledge of such internship does not, however, form part of the requirements for obtaining the candidates will be assessed by the programme coordinator and another degree. disciplinary expert in the field of specialisation. A reading programme may be prescribed prior to allowing registration OR MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT • Prospective qualifying candidates may, based on extensive and Coursework and minor-dissertation. verifiable experience in the discipline ICT in Education, such which may A prospective student must hold the BEd Honours in Educational Management be commensurate with the level and scope of exit-level outcomes at degree or an appropriate equivalent degree. A minimum of 65% in the the NQF-level 8 within the discipline, inclusive of appropriate research approved BEd Honours or the equivalent is also required. methodological knowledge and skills, may apply for recognition of Contact details: Tel 011 559 5562/3251 Email: eduqueries@uj.ac.za prior learning, within institutional policy guidelines. Students, who are admitted through alternative pathways outlined in this paragraph without underpinning teaching qualifications, must note that the Master of Education will not be recognised for employment in education. 8
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the University of Johannesburg | 2020 | MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES Admission requirements: One of the following DOCTOR OF EDUCATION – DEd (EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY) • Qualified teachers and education managers holding an NQF Level 8 BEd Admission requirements: Honours degree with a research project component in Education, or a • Prospective candidates will have obtained a MEd (Educational Psychology). related discipline. Students with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education Leadership and Management will be considered if a research project • Academic performance: students need to have attained a minimum of component was completed in the Postgraduate Diploma. 65% in their previous degree. If 65% was not attained, prior learning and experience in the field may be taken into consideration and students could • A suitable professional Bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) plus a teacher’s be allowed to register based on a pre-registration research proposal which diploma/teaching qualification and work experience in the proposed is accepted by the Department of Educational Psychology. field of specialisation; Leadership and Management in Education. The disciplinary knowledge of such candidates will be assessed by the Additional selection criteria: programme coordinator, HOD and another disciplinary expert in the field Applicants’ ability to communicate both in oral and written format may be of specialisation. A reading programme may be prescribed prior to allowing assessed in a screening procedure. Proficiency in a word processing package registration. and internet use is strongly recommended. • An appropriate NQF Level 8 Honours degree with a research project DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (EDUCATION): PhD component and a teacher’s diploma/teaching qualification, plus work experience in the field of specialisation; Leadership and Management in Admission requirements: Education. The disciplinary knowledge of such candidates will be assessed • Prospective candidates will have obtained a MEd by the programme coordinator, HOD and another disciplinary expert in the • Prospective candidates will have obtained a teacher’s diploma/teaching field of specialisation. A reading programme may be prescribed prior to qualification, plus an appropriate master’s degree as well as work allowing registration. experience in the field of study. The Education knowledge of such • Prospective candidates may, based on extensive and verifiable experience in candidates will be assessed by the Head of Department and prospective the field of specialisation; Leadership and Management in Education, apply supervisor and a reading programme may be prescribed prior to allowing for recognition of prior learning (RPL) within institutional policy guidelines. registration. Their experience should be on the level and scope of NQF Level 8 within Additional selection criteria: the discipline, and should include appropriate research methodological Academic performance: students need to have attained a minimum of 65% in knowledge and skills. their previous degree. If 65% was not attained, prior learning and experience • All applicants must have obtained a 65% average in the preceding NQF in the field may be taken into consideration and students could be allowed to Level 8 qualification (or equivalent). register based on a pre-registration research proposal which is accepted by the • Students who do not have the required 65% on their average marks for the Department in which the student will be registering. previous qualification but have an average between 60% and 64%, will be A thesis on an approved topic in the field of Education. Students must attend a considered if there are places available in the programme. In such cases, short learning programme in research methodology. the programme coordinator and/ or HOD will holistically assess the prior Topics related to the following broad areas may be investigated: assessment results of applicants, and consider performance in research- related modules and other discipline-related modules. • Foundation Phase Education • Adult Education • Curriculum Studies 9
Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees] at the University of Johannesburg | 2020 | • Educational Linguistics FACULTY CONTACT DETAILS: • Higher Education For application and more information about the Faculty of Education • Learning Area Methodology Auckland Park Kingsway Campus – Tel 011 553 3251 • Philosophy of Education Soweto Campus – Tel 011 559 5562 • Sociology of Education Email: eduqueries@uj.ac.za • Teacher Education Website: www.uj.ac.za/edu • Values and Human Rights in Education The University reserves the right, at any time, should circumstance dictate, • Educational Management to make changes to, or withdraw any of the opportunities on offer. • Educational and Learning Support • Inclusive Education • Life and Career Orientation • Psychology of Education • Information and Communication Technology in Education (ICT) • Mathematics Education • Science Education • Technology Education • Language, Literacies and Literature 10
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